Kontron IP Network Server NSC2U
Product Guide
December 2009
Rev. 1.4
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Contents
1Introduction..............................................................................................................9
1.1 About this Manual ...............................................................................................9
1.1.1 Manual Organization.................................................................................9
1.2 What Your Server Includes ...................................................................................9
1.3 Product Accessories ........................................................................................... 10
1.4 Additional Information and Software .................................................................... 10
2Features..................................................................................................................12
2.1 Server Components........................................................................................... 14
2.2 NSC2U Server Back Panel................................................................................... 15
2.3 NSC2U Server Front Panel.................................................................................. 15
2.4 NSC2U Server Rear Panel Ethernet Ports .............................................................. 17
2.5 SAS Front Panel (SFP) Board .............................................................................. 18
2.5.1 SFP Board Features ................................................................................ 18
2.6 Server Board Connector and Component Locations ................................................ 19
2.7 Hard Disk Drives ............................................................................................... 20
2.8 Riser Card Assembly.......................................................................................... 20
2.8.1 Full-height PCI-X/PCIe Riser Card............................................................. 21
2.8.2 Low-profile PCIe Riser Card ..................................................................... 21
2.9 Power Supply.................................................................................................... 21
2.10 System Cooling................................................................................................. 21
2.10.1 CPU 1 and Memory Cooling Area .............................................................. 22
2.10.2 CPU 2 and Chipset Cooling Area ...............................................................22
2.10.3 PCI Cooling Area .................................................................................... 22
2.10.4 Hard Disk Drive and Power Supply Cooling................................................. 23
2.10.5 Fan Speed Control.................................................................................. 23
2.10.6 Cooling Summary................................................................................... 23
2.11 Hardware Requirements..................................................................................... 24
2.11.1 Processor .............................................................................................. 24
2.11.2 Memory ................................................................................................ 24
3 Server Component Installations and Upgrades ........................................................ 25
3.1 Before You Begin............................................................................................... 25
3.1.1 Tools and Supplies Needed ...................................................................... 25
3.1.2 System References................................................................................. 25
3.2 General Installation Procedures........................................................................... 25
3.2.1 Removing the Chassis Cover.................................................................... 25
3.2.2 Installing the Chassis Cover..................................................................... 26
3.2.3 Removing the Front Bezel........................................................................ 26
3.2.4 Installing the Front Bezel......................................................................... 27
3.2.5 Removing the Processor Air Duct.............................................................. 27
3.2.6 Installing the Processor Air Duct............................................................... 28
3.3 Hot-Swappable Component Installation Procedures................................................ 28
3.3.1 Installing or Replacing a Hard Drive ..........................................................28
3.3.1.1 Removing a Hard Drive Tray from the Chassis ..............................29
3.3.1.2 Attaching a Hard Drive to the Drive Tray...................................... 29
3.3.2 Replacing a Power Supply........................................................................ 31
3.3.2.1 Removing the Power Supply Module ............................................ 31
3.3.2.2 Installing the Power Supply Module ............................................. 32
3.3.2.3 Grounding a DC-Powered System................................................ 32
3.4 Internal System Component Configuration and Installation Procedures..................... 32
3.4.1 Configuring Jumpers on the Server Board.................................................. 32
3.4.1.1 Configuration Jumpers............................................................... 33
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3.4.1.2 BIOS Select Jumper...................................................................33
3.4.1.3 DCD/DSR Signal Select Jumper...................................................34
3.4.2 Configuring Memory DIMMs......................................................................35
3.4.2.1 Memory RASUM Features ...........................................................36
3.4.2.2 Supported Memory....................................................................36
3.4.2.3 DIMM Population Rules and Supported DIMM Configurations ...........37
3.4.2.4 Non-mirrored Mode Minimum Configuration ..................................38
3.4.2.5 Non-mirrored Mode Memory Upgrades .........................................39
3.4.2.6 Mirrored Mode Memory Configuration...........................................40
3.4.2.7 DIMM Sparing Mode Memory Configuration...................................40
3.4.2.8 Single Branch Mode Sparing ......................................................40
3.4.2.9 Dual Branch Mode Sparing..........................................................41
3.4.3 Installing DIMMs.....................................................................................41
3.4.4 Removing Memory DIMMs........................................................................42
3.4.5 Adding or Replacing a Processor ...............................................................43
3.4.5.1 ESD and Processor Handling Precautions ......................................43
3.4.5.2 Removing a Processor................................................................44
3.4.5.3 Installing a New Processor..........................................................45
3.4.5.4 Inserting the Heat Sink ..............................................................47
3.4.6 Other Installation and Upgrade Options .....................................................48
3.5 Installing the Server into a Rack ..........................................................................48
3.5.1 Connecting the Power Cord ......................................................................48
3.5.2 Equipment Rack Precautions ....................................................................48
4 Optional Component Installations ............................................................................50
4.1 Before You Begin ...............................................................................................50
4.1.1 Tools and Supplies Needed.......................................................................50
4.1.2 System References .................................................................................50
4.1.3 Cable Routing Reference..........................................................................50
4.2 Installing or Replacing a PCI Add-in Card ..............................................................51
4.2.1 Riser Card Options..................................................................................52
4.2.2 Removing the PCI Riser Card Assembly......................................................53
4.2.3 Removing an Add-in Card from the Riser Card Assembly ..............................53
4.2.4 Installing an Add-in Card in the Riser Card Assembly ...................................54
4.2.5 Replacing the Riser Card Assembly on the Server Board...............................55
4.3 Installing an I/O Expansion Module ......................................................................55
4.4 Installing Intel® Remote Management Modules .....................................................57
4.4.1 Installing the GCM Module .......................................................................57
4.4.2 Installing the RMM Module .......................................................................57
4.5 Installing an RJ45 4xGbE LAN Card for Front Panel Access.......................................58
4.5.1 Installing the LAN Card into the Riser Card Assembly...................................58
4.5.2 Configuring the RJ45 GbE LAN Card ..........................................................59
4.5.3 Routing the LAN Card Cables to the Front Panel ..........................................61
4.5.4 Connecting the GbE LAN Cables to the Front Panel......................................63
4.6 Installing a Fiber LAN Card for Front Panel Access ..................................................66
4.6.1 Preparing the chassis and removing the PCI card carrier assembly ................66
4.6.2 Prepare the Fiber LAN Card and install it into the chassis..............................74
4.6.3 Install the Front Panel Escutcheon and Connect the Fiber Cables ...................80
4.6.4 Re-assemble the System .........................................................................85
4.7 Installing a SMART Embedded USB Solid-State Drive ..............................................91
4.8 Installing Hardware RAID 5 Components...............................................................92
4.8.1 Installing the RAID Key and RAID DIMM ....................................................93
4.8.2 Installing the RAID Intelligent Battery Backup Unit (IBBU) ...........................93
4.9 Installing an Optical Device.................................................................................95
4.9.1 Removing the Optical Device Filler Panel from the Chassis............................95
4.9.2 Installing a New Optical Device.................................................................96
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5 Server Component Replacements ............................................................................ 98
5.1 Before You Begin............................................................................................... 98
5.1.1 Tools and Supplies Needed ...................................................................... 98
5.1.2 System References................................................................................. 98
5.1.3 Cable Routing Reference ......................................................................... 98
5.2 Replacing the Fan Assemblies ............................................................................. 99
5.2.1 Removing the CPU Fans ........................................................................ 100
5.2.2 Replacing the CPU Fans......................................................................... 101
5.2.3 Removing the PCI Fan Assembly ............................................................ 102
5.2.4 Replacing the PCI Fans in the Fan Shroud................................................ 105
5.2.5 Installing the Fan Assembly Back into the Chassis..................................... 106
5.3 Replacing the SAS Front Panel Board ................................................................. 107
5.3.1 Removing the LED Light Pipe Assembly ................................................... 109
5.3.2 Installing the Front Panel Board Back into the Chassis ............................... 109
5.4 Replacing the Removable Drive Bay Assembly and the SAS Backplane Board........... 110
5.4.1 Removing the Drive Bay Assembly.......................................................... 111
5.4.2 Removing the SAS Backplane Board from the Drive Bay Assembly .............. 112
5.4.3 Installing a New SAS Backplane Board .................................................... 112
5.4.4 Installing the Drive Bay Assembly........................................................... 113
5.5 Replacing the Power Distribution Board .............................................................. 114
5.5.1 Removing the Power Distribution Board................................................... 114
5.5.2 Installing the Power Distribution Board Back into the Chassis ..................... 115
5.6 Replacing the Server Board .............................................................................. 116
5.6.1 Removing the Server Board................................................................... 117
5.6.2 Installing the Server Board Back into the Chassis ..................................... 118
5.7 Replacing the Backup Battery on the Server Board............................................... 120
6 Server Utilities ...................................................................................................... 122
6.1 Using the BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................................. 122
6.1.1 Starting Setup ..................................................................................... 122
6.1.2 If You Cannot Access Setup ................................................................... 122
6.1.3 Setup Menus ....................................................................................... 122
6.2 Upgrading the BIOS......................................................................................... 123
6.2.1 Preparing for the Upgrade ..................................................................... 124
6.2.1.1 Recording the Current BIOS Settings......................................... 124
6.2.1.2 Obtaining the Upgrade............................................................. 124
6.2.2 Updating the BIOS ............................................................................... 124
6.3 Clearing the CMOS .......................................................................................... 124
6.4 Clearing the Password...................................................................................... 125
6.5 BMC Force Update Procedure ............................................................................ 125
7 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 126
7.1 Resetting the System....................................................................................... 126
7.2 Problems Following Initial System Installation ..................................................... 126
7.2.1 First Steps Checklist ............................................................................. 126
7.3 Hardware Diagnostic Testing............................................................................. 127
7.3.1 Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights ...................................... 127
7.3.2 Confirming the Operating System Load ................................................... 128
7.4 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions............................................................ 128
7.4.1 Power Light does not Light .................................................................... 128
7.4.2 No Characters Appear on Screen ............................................................ 128
7.4.3 Characters are Distorted or Incorrect ...................................................... 129
7.4.4 System Cooling Fans do not Rotate Properly ............................................ 129
7.4.5 Cannot Connect to a Server................................................................... 129
7.4.6 Diagnostics Pass but the Connection Fails ................................................ 129
7.4.7 The Controller Stopped Working When an Add-in Adapter was Installed....... 130
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7.4.8 The Add-in Adapter Stopped Working Without Apparent Cause....................130
7.4.9 System Boots When Installing a PCI Card ................................................130
7.4.10 Problems with Newly Installed Application Software...................................130
7.4.11 Problems with Application Software that Ran Correctly Earlier..................... 130
7.4.12 Devices are not Recognized under Device Manager (Windows* OS) ............. 131
7.4.13 Hard Drive(s) are not Recognized ...........................................................131
7.5 LED Information ..............................................................................................131
7.6 BIOS Error Messages........................................................................................ 132
7.6.1 BIOS POST Beep Codes ......................................................................... 133
8 Warranty ...............................................................................................................135
A Safety Information.................................................................................................137
A.1 Emissions Disclaimer........................................................................................137
A.2 Intended Uses .................................................................................................137
A.2.1 If AC power supplies are installed: ..........................................................137
A.2.2 If DC power supplies are installed: .......................................................... 138
A.2.3 Temperature and Ventilation .................................................................. 139
A.3 Safety Cautions............................................................................................... 139
B Regulatory and Certification Information...............................................................147
B.1 Product Regulatory Compliance .........................................................................147
B.1.1 Product Safety Compliance.....................................................................147
B.1.2 Product EMC Compliance - Class A Compliance .........................................147
B.1.3 Certifications / Registrations / Declarations ..............................................147
B.2 Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices ................................................................148
B.2.1 FCC (USA) ........................................................................................... 148
B.2.2 Industry Canada (ICES-003) ..................................................................149
B.2.3 Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity).....................................................149
B.2.4 VCCI (Japan) ....................................................................................... 149
B.2.5 BSMI (Taiwan) ..................................................................................... 149
B.2.6 Regulated Specified Components ............................................................ 150
C Getting Help...........................................................................................................151
C.1 World Wide Web ..............................................................................................151
C.2 Telephone....................................................................................................... 151
C.3 Email ............................................................................................................. 151
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Revision History
Date Revision Description
December 2009 006
December 2008 005 Update art to reflect new PCI and CPU fan assemblies.
April 2008 004
May 2007 003 Updated Chapter 6, “Server Utilities” and reordered procedure steps; rev 1.1.
May 2007 002
March 2007 001 Initial release; rev 0.5
Kontron version, rev 1.4
Removed all references to Syscon and changed Intel Z-U130 to SMART Embedded USB Solid-State
Drive
Replaced SysCon information in Chapter 6 with installation instructions for Intel Z-U130 Valid Solid
State Drive
Updated with review comments and new information; rev 0.8 and rev 1.0
In “Features”, updated the “System Cooling” section to describe three cooling zones
In “Optional Component Installations”, added a section about installing an RJ45 GbE LAN card and
revised “Installing an Optical Device”
In “Server Component Replacements”, added sections about replacing the fans, replacing the drive
bay assembly, and replacing the SAS front panel board.
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Introduction—NSC2U Server
1 Introduction
1.1 About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing and using the Kontron IP Network Server NSC2U.
This manual is for trained system technicians who are responsible for troubleshooting,
upgrading, and maintaining this server. This document provides a brief overview of the
features of the system, a list of accessories or other components you may need,
troubleshooting information, and instructions on how to add and replace components
on the NSC2U Server.
Always be sure to check the Support web site at http://us.kontron.com/support/ for
the latest version of this manual with possible updates since this version was published.
(Search for NSC2U, click on Manuals, then Product Guide.)
1.1.1 Manual Organization
Chapter 2 provides a brief overview of the NSC2U Server. In this chapter, you will find
a list of the server board features, chassis features, illustrations of the product, and
product diagrams to help you identify components and their locations.
Chapter 3 provides instructions on adding and replacing hot-swappable and standard
components such as processors and memory DIMMs. Use this chapter for step-by-step
instructions and diagrams for installing or replacing components.
Chapter 4 provides instructions on adding optional ccomponents such as PCI add-in
cards, I/O expansion modules, hardware RAID5 components, and optical devices. Use
this chapter for step-by-step instructions and diagrams for installing components.
Chapter 5 provides instructions on replacing components such as fans, boards, the
drive bay assembly, and the battery. Use this chapter for step-by-step instructions and
diagrams for replacing components.
Chapter 6 provides instructions on using the utilities that are shipped with the board or
that may be required to update the system. This includes how to navigate through the
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) setup screens, how to perform a BIOS update, and
how to reset the password or CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor).
Information about the specific BIOS settings and screens is available in the
®
Intel
Server Board S5000PAL Technical Product Specification.
Chapter 7 provides troubleshooting information. In this chapter, you will find BIOS
error messages and POST (Power-on Self Test) code messages. You will also find
suggestions for performing troubleshooting activities to identify the source of a
problem.
1.2 What Your Server Includes
Your Kontron IP Network Server NSC2U includes the following components:
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•One Intel® Server Board T5000PAL
• One 2U chassis
• Six internal hard disk drive trays in a removable drive bay assembly with SAS
backplane board
• A riser card assembly for PCI-X* and PCI Express* (PCIe*) add-in cards
• DC or AC power subsystem: one hot-swappable PSU (for redundancy a separately
orderable power supply is needed) and Power Distribution Board (PDB)
• Four dual-rotor fan assemblies for cooling the processor(s), DIMM(s), PCI slot(s),
power supply modules, and other internal components
• SAS front panel (SFP) board
• Internal cables and connectors
See Chapter 3 for initial system installation and configuration instructions.
1.3 Product Accessories
You may need or want to purchase one or more of the following items for your server
as spares or for more processing power:
• Quad-core or dual-core processor(s) from the Intel® Xeon® processor 5000
sequence and appropriate heat sink(s)
• DDR2-667 FBD ECC memory DIMM(s) (system maximum = 32 Gbytes)
• SAS hard disk drives (system maximum = six HDDs)
• PCI-X or PCIe add-in cards
• Additional AC or DC power supply (for redundancy and hot-swapping)
• Intel® Remote Management Module (RMM) - Advanced Edition and GCM module
• I/O expansion module for dual-GbE or 4xSAS external drive support
• Intel® PRO/1000 AT Quad Port Bypass Adapter card and cables
NSC2U Server—Introduction
For information about the accessories, memory, processors, and third-party hardware
that have been tested and can be used with your system, and for ordering information
for Kontron products, see the Configuration Guide on
http://us.kontron.com/products/systems+and+servers+and+platforms/
communication+rackmount+servers/ip+network+servers/ip+network+servers/
ip+network+server+nsc2u.html
Click on downloads, and then Ordering Guide.
1.4 Additional Information and Software
If you need more technical information about this product or information about the
accessories that can be used with this NSC2U Server, see the Technical Product
Specifications (for both the system and server board) and the test reports at
http://us.kontron/support/ for the following types of information:
• In-depth technical information about the server board included with this server,
including BIOS settings and chipset information
• The latest product information
• Accessories or other server products
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Introduction—NSC2U Server
• Hardware (peripheral boards, add-in cards) and operating systems that have been
tested with this product
• DIMMs that have been tested with this product
• The power budget for this product
• Software to manage your server
• Diagnostics testing software
• Firmware and BIOS updates
•System drivers
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2Features
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This chapter briefly describes the main features of the Kontron IP Network Server
NSC2U. This chapter provides a diagram of the product, a list of the server features,
and diagrams showing the location of important components and connections on the
server system.
Figure 1 shows the IP Network Server NSC2U.
Figure 1. IP Network Server NSC2U
NSC2U Server—Features
Tab le 1 summarizes the major features of the server system.
Table 1. IP Network Server NSC2U Features
Feature Description
Compact, high-density
system
Configuration flexibility
Serviceability
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Rack mount server with a height of 2U (3.5 inches, 8.9 cm) and a depth of 20.0
inches (50.8 cm)
One- or two-way capability in low-profile and cost/value-effective packaging
Stand-alone system
Selected quad-core and dual-core processor models from the Intel
Sequence
Rear access to hot-swappable power supplies
Front access to hot-swappable SAS disk drives
Front access to optional optical drive
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Xeon® 5000
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Table 1. IP Network Server NSC2U Features (Continued)
Feature Description
Two hot-swappable 600W power supplies in a redundant (1+1) configuration
Availability
Manageability
Upgradeability and
investment protection
System-level scalability
Front panel
I/O
Internal connection options
Add-in card support
Disk subsystem configurable as hardware or software RAID
Memory sparing and memory mirroring configurations supported
Remote management
Emergency management port (serial and LAN)
IPMI 2.0-compliant
Remote diagnostics support
Optional SMART Embedded USB Solid-State Drive (eUSB SSD)
Supports selected quad-core and dual-core processor models from the
®
Xeon® 5000 Sequence
Intel
Multi-generational chassis
®
64 architecture support
Intel
Supports up to 32 GBytes FB-DIMM memory in non-mirrored mode
Supports up to 16 GBytes FB-DIMM memory in mirrored mode
Supports up to two Quad-Core Intel
Two full-height/full-length x4 PCI Express* (PCIe*)slots
One full-height/full-length 64-bit x 133 MHz PCI-X slot
Two low-profile/half-length x4 PCI Express slots
Six internal hot-swappable SAS disk drives
One optical drive (optional)
Switches:
• Power switch
• Reset switch
•NMI switch
• ID switch
LEDs:
•ID LED
• NIC activity LED
•Main power LED
• HDD activity LED
• Status LED
Front panel:
• Serial B port (RJ45)
• USB 2.0 port
•Four or eight GbE ports
(optional)
Rear panel:
• Dual PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse
• Serial B port (RJ45)
• Two USB 2.0 ports
• GCM 100 Mbps management port
• Two RJ45 NIC connectors for 10/100/
• Video connector
Internal connectors/headers:
• One 44-pin ATA/100 connector (power and I/O) for optical drive
• One Intel® Remote Management Module (Intel® RMM) connector
•One Intel
- a dual GbE NIC connection
- an external x4 SAS drive
One full-height riser slot supporting 2U PCI-X* and PCI Express* (PCIe*) add-in
cards
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I/O Expansion Module (optional) supporting either:
One low-profile riser slot supporting PCIe add-in cards
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Xeon® processor 5300 series
1000 Mbps connections
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2.1 Server Components
Figure 2 shows the NSC2U Server with top cover and front bezel removed to show the
internal components.
Figure 2. IP Network Server NSC2U Components
NSC2U Server—Features
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Item Description Item Description
A Optical drive (optional) G System fans
Power supply cage (contains one power
B
supply module with provision for an optional
second module)
Provision for PCI-X and PCI Express (PCIe)
C
full-height and full-length add-in cards
Riser card assembly (containing riser cards
D
for both full-height and low-profile add-in
cards)
Provision for two PCI Express low-profile
E
add-in cards
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Server Board T5000PAL L SAS disk drives (up to six)
SAS Front Panel (SFP) board; can include
H
optional SMART eUSB SSD (which provides
local memory storage)
I RJ45 COM2 and USB port 2
J Control panel and status indicators
K Two slots for 4x GbE NIC ports (optional)
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2.2 NSC2U Server Back Panel
Figure 3 shows the back panel of the NSC2U Server.
Figure 3. NSC2U Server Rear View
Item Description Item Description
Low-profile PCI Express add-in cards
A
(or filler panels)
Full-height PCI-X/PCI Express add-in cards (or
B
filler panels)
C Ground studs (used for DC-input system) J GbE NIC 2 connector
D Power supply 2 slot; filler panel shown K GbE NIC 1 connector
E Power supply 1 † L RJ45 serial port connector
F GCM port connector (optional) †† M PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors
G I/O expansion module connector (optional) †††
†In Figure 3, the power supply shown is an AC-input module. DC-input modules are also available.
†† If GCM is not present, a filler panel occupies this space.
††† May be either an external SAS port connector or dual GbE port connector. If neither of the optional
modules is installed, a filler panel occupies this space.
H USB 0 and USB 1 port connectors
I Video connector
2.3 NSC2U Server Front Panel
Figure 4 shows the front panel of the NSC2U Server with the bezel installed.
Figure 4. NSC2U Server Front View (Bezel Installed)
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Item Description Item Description
Two slots for 4x GbE NIC ports (optional);
A
filler panels shown in illustration
Figure 5 shows the front panel of the NSC2U Server with the bezel removed.
Figure 5. NSC2U Server Front View (Bezel Removed)
NSC2U Server—Features
Front panel control switches and status LEDs
B
(see Figure 6 for details)
Item Description Item Description
A Anti-static connection point H Hard drive bay 0
Optical drive (optional) or filler panel if no
B
drive is installed.
Two slots for 4x GbE NIC ports (optional);
C
filler panels shown in illustration
D Optional slot for future design use K Hard drive bay 1
E Front-panel serial port connector (RJ45) L Hard drive bay 3
F USB port 2 connector M Hard drive bay 5
Front panel control switches and status LEDs
G
(see Figure 6 for details)
I Hard drive bay 2
J Hard drive bay 4
N Drive fault indicator (one per hard drive)
O Drive activity indicator (one per hard drive)
Figure 6 shows the NSC2U Server control panel.
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B C
D
E
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F
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Figure 6. NSC2U Server Control Panel
Item Feature Description
Front Panel LEDs
A Main power LED (green)
System Status (green/
B
amber)
HDD Activity/Fault LED
C
(green/amber)
D NIC activity LED (green) Indicates NIC activity when lit
E System ID LED (blue)
Front Panel Switches
F ID switch Toggles system ID LED
G NMI switch Asserts NMI to the T5000PAL server board
H Reset switch Resets the system
I Power switch Toggles the system power
When continuously lit, indicates the presence of power supply DC output
power in the server. The LED turns off when the main output power from
the power supply is turned off or the power source is disrupted.
Indicates system status as follows:
Indicates HDD activity when green, or an HDD fault when amber. This is
an aggregated indication for all hard disk drives (up to six) in the system.
Each hard disk contains its own activity and fault indicators.
Indicates system identity
LED can be toggled remotely or by front-panel ID switch for identification
purposes
• Steady green indicates system in standby or ready for operation.
• Blinking green indicates degraded operation (e.g., power supply nonredundancy, part of system memory mapped out by BIOS).
• Blinking amber indicates one or more non-critical fault conditions.
• Steady amber indicates one or more critical fault conditions.
2.4 NSC2U Server Rear Panel Ethernet Ports
The NSC2U Server has two GbE NIC ports mounted on the baseboard that are
accessible from the rear of the chassis.
Additional rear-accessible GbE NIC ports can be added to the system by using fullheight PCI-X/PCIe add-in cards or low-profile PCIe add-in cards. The possible
configurations of full-height PCI-X/PCIe add-in cards are given in Ta bl e 2 and the
possible configurations of low-profile PCIe add-in cards are given in Tab le 3. Also, a
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dual GbE I/O option module is supported that adds two RJ45, 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports
accessible on the rear panel.
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Table 2. Full-Height Riser Card Configurations and Throughput
Configuration Bottom Slot Middle Slot Top Slot
PCI-X † – –
1 add-in card
2 add-in cards
3 add-in cards PCI-X † x4 PCIe x4 PCIe
Note: † Up to 133 MHz bus speed
– x8 or x4 PCIe –
– – x4 PCIe
PCI-X † x8 or x4 PCIe –
PCI-X † – x4 PCIe
– x4 PCIe x4 PCIe
Table 3. Low-profile PCI Add-in Card Configurations and Throughput
Configuration Lower Slot Upper Slot
1 add-in card
2 add-in cards x4 PCIe x4 PCIe
x4 PCIe
x4 PCIe
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The GbE NIC ports are intended to be installed with shielded cabling that is grounded at
both ends of the cable.
Warning: The intra-building port(s) of the equipment or subassembly is suitable for connection to
intra-building or unexposed wiring or cabling only. The intra-building port(s) of the
equipment or subassembly MUST NOT be metallically connected to interfaces that
connect to the OSP or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for use as intra-building
interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE, Issue 4) and
require isolation from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of Primary Protectors is
not sufficient protection in order to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.
2.5 SAS Front Panel (SFP) Board
The SAS Front Panel (SFP) board is located between the front panel and the two 80 mm
fans. The SAS drives connect into the SFP board for power and signals. The SFP board
also provides fan power connectors and the user interface for the system’s front panel.
2.5.1 SFP Board Features
The NSC2U Server SFP board has the following features:
• four switches to control power-on, reset, NMI, and the system ID
• one system status LED that indicates the presence of DC power in the system
• two system activity LEDs that indicate power-on and NIC activity
• one dual-color, hard drive LED that indicates activity/fault status for all internal SAS
drives
• one system ID LED that can be controlled remotely or by the system ID switch
• one RS-232 front panel port
• one USB2.0 front panel port
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• one USB2.0 interface to the SMART Embedded USB Solid-State Drive, which
provides local memory storage
• a single flex cable connection to the SAS backplane to support the interface to six
independent 2.5-inch SAS hard drives
• a socket for a hardware RAID key, required to enable hardware RAID
• a socket for a DDR2 mini-DIMM that provides data caching for hardware RAID
• a connector for the Intelligent Battery Backup Unit (IBBU) that allows the contents
of the DDR2 mini-DIMM to be preserved if power falls below specifications.
• four fan connectors to provide power, control, and monitoring for the four cooling
fans
• four fan fault LEDs (not visible on front panel; for diagnostics purposes only)
2.6 Server Board Connector and Component Locations
Figure 7 shows the locations of connectors and components on the T5000PAL Server
Board.
Figure 7. Server Board T5000PAL Diagram
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Description Description
A BIOS Bank Select Jumper P CPU Power Connector
B IO Module Option Connector Q Main Power Connector
C POST Code Diagnostic LEDs R Battery
DIntel
E PCI Express Riser Slot – Low-profile T Dual Port USB 2.0 Header
F System Identification LED - Blue U Serial Port Connector
G External I/O Connectors V SSI 24-pin Control Panel Header
H Status LED – Green/Amber W
I Serial ‘B’ Port Configuration Jumper X System Recovery Jumper Block
J FBDIMM Slots Y Chassis Intrusion Switch Header
K CPU #1 Connector Z 3-pin IPMB Header
L CPU #2 Connector AA Intel
M Voltage Regulator Heat Sink BB Serial ‘A’ Header
N Bridge Board Connector CC Intel
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Note: In Figure 7, connectors shown but not called out are “not used”.
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Adaptive Slot – Full-height S Power Supply Management Connector
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Remote Management Module (RMM)
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RMM NIC Connector
ATA-100 Optical Drive Connector
(power and I/O)
2.7 Hard Disk Drives
The NSC2U Server chassis supports up to six hot-swappable hard drive tray assemblies
at the front of the chassis.
For information on how to install these drives, see Section 3.3.1, “Installing or
Replacing a Hard Drive”.
Note: The NSC2U Server does not support all SAS hard drives. For a list of validated hard
drive manufacturers and hard drive types, see the Tested Hardware and Operating
Systems List (THOL) at
http://us.kontron.com/support/ (Search for NSC2U, click on Product Downloads, then
Compatibility Matrix.)
Drives can consume up to 17W of power each. Drives must be specified to run at a
maximum ambient temperature of 45°C.
2.8 Riser Card Assembly
The IP Network Server NSC2U incorporates a PCI riser assembly that supports
installation of PCI-X and PCI Express add-in boards. The assembly includes two riser
cards that provide a total of five standard interface slots for add-in boards by
connecting to two special slots on the T5000PAL server board.
• One of the riser card slots is a PCI super slot that contains all the signals necessary
to support both PCI-X and PCI Express (PCIe) expansion slots. The riser card that
connects to the super slot supports the connection of full-height, full-length PCI-X
or PCIe add-in cards.
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• The second riser card slot, a low-profile riser card, supports low-profile PCIe add-in
boards.
See Section 4.2, “Installing or Replacing a PCI Add-in Card” on page 51, for
instructions describing how to install a PCI-X or PCIe add-in card. After the add-in cards
are installed, the riser assembly is plugged back into the system and the I/O brackets
of all the add-in cards are accessible through the rear panel of the server chassis.
2.8.1 Full-height PCI-X/PCIe Riser Card
The PCI-X/PCIe riser card plugs into the super slot on the the server board. For PCI-X
add-in cards, the super slot riser card implements a 64-bit PCI-X slot with bus speeds
of 66 MHz, 100 MHz, or 133 MHz. For PCIe cards, the super slot has eight PCIe lanes
which can be used for a single x8 add-in card or for one or two x4 or x1 add-in cards.
See Tab le 2 for the supported configurations. For detailed information about the
pinouts and electrical specifications, see the Kontron IP Network Server NSC2U
Technical Product Specification.
2.8.2 Low-profile PCIe Riser Card
The low-profile PCIe riser card plugs into the server board and supports the connection
of low-profile PCIe add-in cards only. The low-profile PCIe riser card implements two
×4 link interfaces. Up to two low-profile PCIe add-in cards can be installed. See Tab le 3
for the supported configurations. For detailed information about the pinouts and
electrical specifications, see the Kontron IP Network Server NSC2U Technical Product
Specification.
2.9 Power Supply
The power subsystem has up to two power supply modules capable of operating in
redundant mode and a Power Distribution Board (PDB). A power supply filler panel for
the empty power supply site is supplied for systems without redundancy.
The power supply is rated for 600W output capability in full AC (or DC) input voltage
range.
2.10 System Cooling
There are three cooling areas (domains) in the NSC2U Server system:
• domain 1 - CPU 1 and memory; see area outlined in blue in Figure 8
• domain 2 - CPU 2, chipset, and any low-profile PCIe add-in cards; see area outlined
in green in Figure 8
• domain 3 - any full length PCI-X or PCIe addin cards; see area outlined in red in
Figure 8
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Figure 8. NSC2U Server System Cooling Areas
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2.10.1 CPU 1 and Memory Cooling Area
One of the system’s big fans provides cooling for domain 1, outlined in blue in Figure 8.
This fan facilitates the flow of air through the front bezel over the SFP, through the fan,
and over the server board, CPU 1, memory, and ultimately out through the rear of the
chassis.
2.10.2 CPU 2 and Chipset Cooling Area
One of the system’s big fans provides cooling for domain 2, outlined in green in
Figure 8. This fan facilitates the flow of air through the front bezel over the SFP,
through the fan, and over the server board, CPU 2, chipset and any low-profile PCIe
add-in cards, and ultimately out through the rear of the chassis.
2.10.3 PCI Cooling Area
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The two 40×40×56 mm dual-rotor fans (A in Figure 8) facilitate the flow of air through
the front bezel, through the fans, over the server board and any full-length PCI-X or
PCIe add-in cards, and ultimately out through the rear of the chassis.
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2.10.4 Hard Disk Drive and Power Supply Cooling
Airflow to cool the hard disk drives is provided by the fans that are integrated into the
PSUs. The airflow is adequate even with a single PSU installed as long as a filler panel is
installed in the other PSU slot.
2.10.5 Fan Speed Control
The server board contains Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) circuits, which control the
12 Vdc fan voltage to provide quiet operation when system ambient temperature is low
and there are no fan failures. There is one PWM circuit for each cooling domain,
resulting in one PWM being connected to each of the two 80×38 mm fans and the other
PWM connected to the two dual-rotor 56×40 mm fans. Based on the ambient
temperature, monitored by the front panel sensor, the fan speeds (PWM duty cycle) are
set per Tabl e 4.
Table 4. Fan Speed Settings
Temperature (°C)
0 - 28 46 46 46
29 47 47 47
30 48 48 48
31 53 53 53
32 58 58 58
33 63 63 63
34 68 68 68
35 73 73 73
36 78 78 78
37 84 84 84
38 89 89 89
39 95 95 95
40 100 100 100
2.10.6 Cooling Summary
The four-fan cooling subsystem of the NSC2U Server is sized to provide cooling for:
• up to two server board processors
• up to 32 Gbytes of FB DIMM memory
• up to six SAS hard drives
• up to five PCI add-in cards consuming a maximum of 25W for each full-height
PCI-X/PCIe add-in cards and 10W for each low-profile PCIe add-in card
CPU1 Fan
PWM DC (%)
CPU2 Fan
PWM DC (%)
PCI Fans
PWM DC (%)
The cooling subsystem is designed to meet acoustic and thermal requirements at the
lower fan speed settings. At the higher fan speed settings, thermal requirements are
met for the maximum ambient temperatures, but acoustic requirements are not met.
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2.11 Hardware Requirements
To avoid integration difficulties and possible board damage, your system must meet the
requirements outlined below. For a list of qualified components, see Section 1.4,
“Additional Information and Software”.
2.11.1 Processor
The server board accommodates two quad-core or dual-core processors from the
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Xeon® processor 5000 sequence. For a list of the currently supported
Intel
processors, see the Configuration Guide at:
http://us.kontron.com/products/systems+and+servers+and+platforms/
communication+rackmount+servers/ip+network+servers/
ip+network+server+nsc2u.html
Click on Downloads, Ordering Guide.
2.11.2 Memory
On the T5000PAL server board, the Memory Controller Hub (MCH) accommodates four
channels of Fully Buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) memory. Each channel can support up to
two Dual Ranked FB-DIMM DDR2 DIMMs. FB-DIMM memory channels are organized
into two branches for support of RAID 1 (mirroring). See Section 3.4.2, “Configuring
Memory DIMMs” for detailed information about population rules and instructions for
installing DIMMs in the sockets on the server board.
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3 Server Component Installations and Upgrades
3.1 Before You Begin
Before working with your server product, pay close attention to the safety instructions
provided in this manual. See Appendix A, “Safety Information”.
Warning: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection: ESD can damage disk drives,
boards, and other parts. We recommend that you perform all procedures in this chapter
only at an ESD workstation. If one is not available, provide some ESD protection by
wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground (any unpainted metal
surface) on your server when handling parts.
3.1.1 Tools and Supplies Needed
• #1 and #2 Phillips (cross-point) screwdrivers (or interchangeable tip screwdriver
with #1 and #2 Phillips bits)
• Personal grounding device such as an anti-static wrist strap and a grounded
conductive pad
3.1.2 System References
All references to left, right, front, top, and bottom assume that you are facing the front
of the server, as it would be positioned for normal operation.
3.2 General Installation Procedures
The following sections present general installation and removal procedures that are
required before removing or installing internal components that are not hot-swappable.
3.2.1 Removing the Chassis Cover
The NSC2U Server must be operated with the top cover in place to ensure proper
cooling. You will need to remove the top cover to add or replace components inside of
the server that are not hot-swappable from the front or rear panels.
Caution: 5V standby power is present inside the chassis whenever the PSU(s) are connected to a
source of power.
Before removing the top cover, power down the server system and unplug all peripheral
devices and the power cable.
Note: A non-skid surface or a stop behind the server may be needed to prevent the server
from sliding on your work surface.
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions in Chapter Appendix A, “Safety
Information”.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server.
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3. Disconnect the power cord(s).
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4. Remove the shipping screw, if present.
5. While holding the blue button at the top of the chassis in (“A”), slide the top cover
back until it stops.
6. Lift the cover straight up to remove it from the server.
Figure 9. Removing the Chassis Cover
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3.2.2 Installing the Chassis Cover
1. Place the cover over the chassis so that the side edges of the cover sit just inside
the chassis side walls, with the front of the cover with about 1/8-inch (3-mm) gap
showing between the chassis cover and the sheet-metal at the front of the chassis.
2. Press down slightly on the chassis cover behind the peripheral area and slide the
cover forward until it clicks into place.
3. Install the shipping screw if tooled entry is required or if the system will be shipped.
4. Reconnect all peripheral devices and the power cord(s).
Caution: This unit must be operated only with the top cover installed to ensure proper cooling.
3.2.3 Removing the Front Bezel
Remove the front bezel to
• install or remove hard drives, an optical device, or a 4xGbE connection
• access the front-panel serial port and USB connectors
• observe the individual HDD activity/fault indicators
Note: The server does not have to be powered down just to remove the front bezel.
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1. Disconnect the cables from the front panel 4xGbE connectors if they are installed.
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2. Remove the bezel retention screw (right side, if present). (“A”)
3. Rotate the bezel outward as shown and remove. (“B”)
Figure 10. Removing the Front Bezel
3.2.4 Installing the Front Bezel
1. Align the four tabs on the left of the bezel with the slots in the front panel and then
rotate the free end of the bezel to the closed position.
2. Snap the front bezel into place and tighten the screw at the right edge of the bezel
(if used).
3. Re-connect the 4xGbE cables if they are used.
3.2.5 Removing the Processor Air Duct
The air duct must be removed to access the processors, memory DIMMs, CPU fan
assembly, the SFP board, or the inside of the front panel. The processor air duct is
required for proper airflow within the chassis. Be sure the air duct is in place again
before installing the chassis cover.
1. Power down the server system and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power
cable.
2. Remove the chassis cover. For instructions, see Section 3.2.1, “Removing the
Chassis Cover”.
3. Slide the duct several millimeters toward the rear panel until it stops. (“A”)
4. Lift the air duct straight up and remove it from the chassis. (“B”)
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Figure 11. Removing the Processor Air Duct
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A
3.2.6 Installing the Processor Air Duct
1. Place the processor air duct over the processor sockets and fan assembly, using
caution to make sure you do not pinch any cables beneath the edges of the air
duct.
2. Slide the air duct forward until it is flush with the front panel.
3. Ensure that the rear of the air duct is fastened to the metal tab on the chassis.
(“A”)
4. Replace the chassis cover if you have completed all work inside of the chassis.
3.3 Hot-Swappable Component Installation Procedures
The following components are hot-swappable and do not require powering down the
system or removing the chassis cover:
• Hard disk drives
• AC and DC power supplies
3.3.1 Installing or Replacing a Hard Drive
Up to six hot-swappable SAS drives can be installed in your NSC2U Server. You must
remove the front bezel to add or replace a hard drive in one of the six drive bays.
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baffles in them to maintain proper system cooling.
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The IP Network Server NSC2U does not support all SAS hard drives. To see a list of
validated manufacturers and hard drive types, refer to the Tested Hardware and
Operating System List (THOL) at:
http://us.kontron.com/support/ (Search for NSC2U, click on Product Downloads, and
then Compatibility Matrix.)
3.3.1.1 Removing a Hard Drive Tray from the Chassis
1. Remove the front bezel. For instructions, see Section 3.2.3, “Removing the Front
Bezel”.
2. Select the drive bay where you want to install the drive and remove the drive tray
by pressing the green button to open the lever. (“A”)
Note: If you will have fewer than six drives installed, drive bay 0 must be used first, then
drive bay 1, and so forth.
3. Pull the drive tray assembly out of the chassis.
Figure 12. Removing a Drive Tray from the Chassis
3.3.1.2 Attaching a Hard Drive to the Drive Tray
1. If a drive is already installed (that is, if you are replacing the drive), remove it by
unfastening the four screws that attach it to the drive tray. (“A”)
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Figure 13. Removing a Hard Drive from the Drive Tray
2. Install the new drive in the drive tray and secure the drive with the four screws that
come with the drive tray. (Figure 14, “A” and “B”)
Figure 14. Installing a Hard Drive in the Drive Tray
3. With the drive tray locking lever fully open, push the hard drive tray into the drive
bay in the chassis until it stops. (Figure 15, “A”)
4. Press the lever until it snaps shut to secure the drive in the bay.
5. Replace the front bezel.
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3.3.2 Replacing a Power Supply
Caution: Your server does not have a redundant power supply unless you have purchased the
3.3.2.1 Removing the Power Supply Module
optional second power supply. If there is no second supply, before replacing the power
supply you must first take the server out of service, turn off all peripheral devices
connected to the system, turn off the system by pressing the power button, and unplug
the power cord(s) from the system or wall outlet.
To maintain hot-swap capability, make sure that there is an active power supply module
in both chassis slots before replacing (hot-swapping) a power supply module.
The NSC2U Server supports the use of either AC (Figure 16, “C”) or DC (“D”) power
supply modules.
1. Check the status LED to determine which power supply has failed and disconnect
the appropriate power cable. (Figure 16, “A”)
2. Press and hold the green safety lock downward to disengage the power supply
module.
3. Grasp the handle (“B”) and pull the power supply module from the chassis.
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Figure 16. AC and DC Power Supplies
AC PS DC PS
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3.3.2.2 Installing the Power Supply Module
1. Press and hold the green safety lock downward and slide the power supply module
into the chassis slot.
3.3.2.3 Grounding a DC-Powered System
The DC chassis provides two #10-32 threaded studs for chassis enclosure grounding. A
single 90º standard barrel, two-hole, compression terminal lug with 5/8-inch pitch
suitable for a #14-10 AWG conductor (such as the Thomas & Betts* terminal lug, p/n
256-31426-141) must be used for proper safety grounding. See “C” in Figure 3 for the
location of the ground studs.
A crimping tool may be needed to secure the terminal lug to the grounding cable.
3.4 Internal System Component Configuration and Installation Procedures
Note: The procedures in this section assume that you have powered down the server and
3.4.1 Configuring Jumpers on the Server Board
removed the chassis cover as described in Section 3.2,“General Installation
Procedures”.
The jumpers are located on the T5000PAL server board, which is in the rear right
section of the IP Network Server NSC2U chassis. To configure the jumpers on the
server board, you must first remove the chassis cover and then the processor air duct
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(see Section 3.2.5, “Removing the Processor Air Duct”) and the PCI riser card assembly
(see Section 4.2.2, “Removing the PCI Riser Card Assembly” on page 53). All other
components installed on the server board can remain in place.
3.4.1.1 Configuration Jumpers
The server board has several 2-pin and 3-pin jumper blocks (see Figure 17) that can be
used to configure, protect, or recover specific features of the server board. Pin 1 on
each jumper block is denoted by “*” or “ ”.
Figure 17. Recovery Jumper Blocks (J1D1, J1D2, J1D3)
Tab le 5 gives the meaning of the various jumper positions and identifies the default
configuration of each jumper.
Table 5. Recovery Jumpers
Jumper Name Pins What happens at system reset…
J1D1: BMC Force Update
J1D2: Password Clear
J1D3: CMOS Clear
1-2 BMC Firmware Force Update Mode – Disabled (Default)
2-3 BMC Firmware Force Update Mode – Enabled
1-2
2-3
1-2
2-3
These pins should have a jumper in place for normal system operation.
(Default)
If these pins are jumpered, administrator and user passwords will be
cleared at the next system reset. These pins should not be jumpered
for normal operation.
These pins should have a jumper in place for normal system operation.
(Default)
If these pins are jumpered, the CMOS settings will be cleared at the
next system reset. These pins should not be jumpered for normal
operation.
3.4.1.2 BIOS Select Jumper
The jumper block at J3H1, located just to the left of the SSI control panel header (see
Figure 18), is used to select which BIOS image the system will boot to. Pin 1 on the
jumper is identified with a “ ”.
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Figure 18. BIOS Select Jumper (J3H1)
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Tab le 6 gives the possible configuration options. This jumper should only be moved if
you wish to force the BIOS to boot to the secondary bank, which may hold a different
version of BIOS.
Table 6. BIOS Select Jumper
Pins What happens at system reset…
1-2 Force BIOS to bank 0
2-3 System is configured for normal operation (Default)
The rolling BIOS feature of the baseboard automatically alternates the Boot BIOS to
the secondary bank in the event that the BIOS image in the primary bank is corrupted
and cannot boot for some reason.
Note: When performing a BIOS update procedure, the BIOS select jumper must be set to its
default position (pins 2-3).
3.4.1.3 DCD/DSR Signal Select Jumper
Note: This jumper affects the rear panel serial port only.
Various serial port concentrators may require either the DCD (Data Carrier Detect) or
DSR (Data Signal Ready) signal on Pin 7 of the RJ45 connector. To allow support for
either of these two serial port configuration standards, a jumper block (J8A3) located
directly behind the rear RJ45 serial port (see Figure 19) must be configured
appropriately according to the desired standard:
• For configurations that are compatible with Cisco serial concentrators and require a
DSR signal, the jumper block must be configured with the serial port jumper over
pins 3 and 4. This is the factory-installed default setting for this jumper.
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• For configurations that are compatible with many modems and other serial devices
that require a DCD signal, the jumper block must be configured with the serial port
jumper over pins 1 and 2.
Pin 1 on the jumper is identified by “*”.
Figure 19. BIOS Select Jumper (J3H1)
3.4.2 Configuring Memory DIMMs
The memory DIMM slots are located on the T5000PAL server board at the rear right
portion of the NSC2U Server chassis. See Figure 33 for the location of the DIMM slots.
The silkscreen on the board for the DIMMs displays DIMMA1, DIMMA2, DIMMA3,
DIMMB1, DIMMB2 and DIMMB3, starting from the inside (left side) of the server board.
DIMMB3 is the socket closest to the outside edge of the server board.
The Memory Controller Hub (MCH) on the T5000PAL server board provides for four
channels of Fully Buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) memory. Each channel can support up to
two Dual Ranked FB-DIMM DDR2 DIMMs. FB-DIMM memory channels are organized
into two branches for support of RAID 1 (mirroring). The MCH can support up to 8
DIMMs for a maximum memory size of 32 Gbytes of physical memory in non-mirrored
mode and 16 Gbytes of physical memory in a mirrored configuration.
For DDR2 533 FB-DIMM memory, the read bandwidth for each FB-DIMM channel is 4.25
Gbytes/s, which gives a total read bandwidth of 17 Gbytes/s for four FB-DIMM
channels. This provides 8.5 Gbytes/s of write memory bandwidth for four FB-DIMM
channels.
For DDR2 667 FB-DIMM memory, the read bandwidth for each FB-DIMM channel is 5.3
Gbytes/s, which gives a total read bandwidth of 21 GBytes/s for four FB-DIMM
channels. This provides 10.7 Gbytes/s of write memory bandwidth for four FB-DIMM
channels.
The total bandwidth is based on read bandwidth, so the total bandwidth is 17 Gbytes/s
for DDR2 533 FB-DIMMs and 21.0 Gbytes/s for DDR2 667 FB-DIMMs.
On the T5000PAL server board, a pair of channels becomes a branch where Branch 0
consists of channels A and B, and Branch 1 consists of channels C and D. FBD memory
channels are organized into two branches for support of RAID 1 (mirroring).
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Figure 20. DIMM Slots and Channels
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DIMM D1
DIMM C2
DIMM C1
DIMM B2
DIMM B1
DIMM A2
DIMM A1
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Channel B
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To boot the system, the system BIOS on the server board uses a dedicated I2C bus to
retrieve the DIMM information needed to program the MCH memory registers. Tab le 7
provides the I2C addresses for each DIMM slot.
Table 7. I2C Addresses for Memory Module SMB
Device Address
DIMM A1 0xA0
DIMM A2 0xA2
DIMM B1 0xA0
DIMM B2 0xA2
DIMM C1 0xA0
DIMM C2 0xA2
DIMM D1 0xA0
DIMM D2 0xA2
3.4.2.1 Memory RASUM Features
The MCH supports several memory Reliability, Availability, Serviceability, Usability, and
Manageability (RASUM) features. These features include the Intel® x4 Single Device
Data Correction (Intel® x4 SDDC) for memory error detection and correction, memory
scrubbing, retry on correctable errors, memory built in self test, DIMM sparing, and
memory mirroring. See the Intel® S5000 Series Chipsets Server Board Family
Datasheet for more information describing these features.
3.4.2.2 Supported Memory
The server board supports up to eight DDR2-533 or DDR2-667 Fully Buffered DIMMs
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(FBD memory). The following tables show the maximum memory configurations
supported using the specified memory technology.
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Table 8. Maximum 8 DIMM System Memory Configuration - x8 Single Rank
DRAM Technology
x8 Single Rank
256 Mb 1 GB 2 GB
512 Mb 2 GB 4 GB
1024 Mb 4 GB 8 GB
2048 Mb 8 GB 16 GB
Maximum Capacity
Mirrored Mode
Maximum Capacity
Non-Mirrored Mode
Table 9. Maximum 8 DIMM System Memory Configuration - x4 Dual Rank
DRAM Technology
x4 Dual Rank
256 Mb 4 GB 8 GB
512 Mb 8 GB 16 GB
1024 Mb 16 GB 32 GB
2048 Mb 16 GB 32 GB
Maximum Capacity
Mirrored Mode
Maximum Capacity
Non-Mirrored Mode
Note: DDR2 DIMMs that are not fully buffered are not supported on the T5000PAL server
board. See the Server Configurator at
http://www.cmtlabs.com/mbSearchResults.asp?sManuf=Kontron&sMem=FB-
DIMM&sMN=S5000PAL&oSubmit=Search
for a complete list of supported memory.
3.4.2.3 DIMM Population Rules and Supported DIMM Configurations
DIMM population rules depend on the operating mode of the memory controller, which
is determined by the number of DIMMs installed. DIMMs must be populated in pairs.
DIMM pairs are populated in the following DIMM slot order:
1. A1 and B1
2. C1 and D1
3. A2 and B2
4. C2 and D2
DIMMs within a given pair must be identical with respect to size, speed, and
organization. However, DIMM capacities can be different between different DIMM pairs.
For example, a valid mixed-DIMM configuration may have:
• 512 Mbyte DIMMs installed in DIMM slots A1 and B1
• 1 Gbyte DIMMs installed in DIMM slots C1 and D1
The supported DIMM configurations for the T5000PAL server board are given in
Tab le 10 .
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Table 10. Supported DIMM Configurations
Branch 0 Branch 1
Channel A Channel B Channel C Channel D
DIMM A1 DIMM A2 DIMM B1 DIMM B2 DIMM C1 DIMM C2 DIMM D1 DIMM D2
Y (0)
Y
= Supported and validated configuration; slot is
populated.
= Supported, not validated configuration; slot is
populated.
= Slot is not populated.
Mirroring
Possible
Mirroring: Y = Yes. Indicates that configuration
supports memory mirroring.
Sparing: Y(x) = Yes. Indicates that configuration
supports memory sparing, where x is one of the
following:
• 0: Sparing supported on Branch 0 only
• 1: Sparing supported on Branch 1 only
• 0,1: Sparing supported on both branches
Sparing
Possible
Y Y (0, 1)
Y (0)
The following restrictions apply:
• Single channel mode is only tested and supported with a 512 Mbyte x8 FB-DIMM
installed in DIMM Slot A1.
• The supported memory configurations must meet the population rules defined
above.
• For best performance, the number of DIMMs installed should be balanced across
both memory branches. For example: a four-DIMM configuration performs better
than a two-DIMM configuration and should be installed in DIMM slots A1, B1, C1,
and D1. An eight-DIMM configuration performs better than a six-DIMM
configuration.
3.4.2.4 Non-mirrored Mode Minimum Configuration
The server board is capable of supporting a minimum of one installed DIMM. However,
for system performance reasons, Kontron recommends that at least two DIMMs be
installed.
Figure 21 shows the recommended minimum DIMM memory configuration. Populated
DIMM slots are shown in grey.
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Figure 21. Recommended Minimum Two DIMM Memory Configuration
Note: The server board supports single DIMM mode operation. Kontron will only validate and
support this configuration with a single 512 MB x8 FB-DIMM installed in DIMM slot A1.
3.4.2.5 Non-mirrored Mode Memory Upgrades
The minimum memory upgrade increment is two DIMMs per branch. The DIMMs must
cover the same slot position on both channels. DIMM pairs must be identical with
respect to size, speed, and organization. DIMMs that cover adjacent slot positions do
not need to be identical.
When adding two DIMMs to the configuration shown in Figure 21, the DIMMs should be
populated in DIMM slots C1 and D1 as shown in Figure 22. Populated DIMM slots are
shown in grey.
Figure 22. Recommended Four DIMM Configuration
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Branch 0
Intel
®
5000P Memory Controller Hub
Channel B
DIMM A2
DIMM A1
DIMM B2
DIMM B1
Channel C
Branch 1
Channel D
DIMM C2
DIMM C1
Slot 2
Slot 1
DIMM D2
DIMM D1
Functionally, DIMM slots A2 and B2 could also have been populated instead of DIMM
slots C1 and D1. However, the system will not achieve equivalent performance.
Figure 22 shows the supported DIMM configuration that is recommended because it
allows both memory branches from the MCH to operate independently and
simultaneously. FBD bandwidth is doubled when both branches operate in parallel.
3.4.2.6 Mirrored Mode Memory Configuration
When operating in mirrored mode, both branches operate in lock step. In mirrored
mode, branch 1 contains a replicate copy of the data in branch 0. The minimum DIMM
configuration to support memory mirroring is four DIMMs, populated as shown in
Figure 22. All four DIMMs must be identical with respect to size, speed, and
organization.
To upgrade a four DIMM mirrored memory configuration, four additional DIMMs must
be added to the system. All four DIMMs in the second set must be identical to the first
with the exception of speed. The MCH will adjust to the lowest speed DIMM.
3.4.2.7 DIMM Sparing Mode Memory Configuration
The MCH provides DIMM sparing capabilities. Sparing is a RAS feature that involves
configuring a DIMM to be placed in reserve so it can be use to replace a DIMM that fails.
DIMM sparing occurs within a given bank of memory and is not supported across
branches.
There are two supported Memory Sparing configurations:
• Single Branch Mode Sparing
• Dual Branch Mode Sparing
3.4.2.8 Single Branch Mode Sparing
Figure 23 shows the single branch memory sparing configuration.
Figure 23. Single Branch Mode Sparing DIMM Configuration
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The following rules apply:
• DIMM A1 and DIMM B1 must be identical in organization, size and speed.
• DIMM A2 and DIMM B2 must be identical in organization, size and speed.
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• DIMM A1 and DIMM A2 need not be identical in organization, size and speed.
• DIMM B1 and DIMM B2 need not be identical in organization, size and speed.
• Sparing should be enabled in BIOS setup. The BIOS configures Rank Sparing Mode.
• The larger of the pairs {DIMM A1, DIMM B1} and {DIMM A2, DIMM B2} will be
selected as the spare pair unit.
3.4.2.9 Dual Branch Mode Sparing
Dual branch mode sparing requires that all eight DIMM slots be populated and must
comply with the following population rules:
• DIMM A1 and DIMM B1 must be identical in organization, size and speed.
• DIMM A2 and DIMM B2 must be identical in organization, size and speed.
• DIMM C1 and DIMM D1 must be identical in organization, size and speed.
• DIMM C2 and DIMM D2 must be identical in organization, size and speed.
• DIMM A1 and DIMM A2 need not be identical in organization, size and speed.
• DIMM B1 and DIMM B2 need not be identical in organization, size and speed.
• DIMM C1 and DIMM C2 need not be identical in organization, size and speed.
• DIMM D1 and DIMM D2 need not be identical in organization, size and speed.
• Sparing should be enabled in BIOS setup. The BIOS configures Rank Sparing Mode.
• The larger of the pairs {DIMM A1, DIMM B1}, {DIMM A2, DIMM B2}, {DIMM C1,
DIMM D1} and {DIMM C2, DIMM D2} will be selected as the spare pair units.
3.4.3 Installing DIMMs
Reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the processor by doing the
following:
• Touch the metal chassis before touching the DIMM or server board.
• Keep part of your body in contact with the metal chassis to dissipate the static
charge while handling the DIMM.
• Avoid moving around unnecessarily.
• Use a ground strap attached to the front panel (with the bezel removed.)
To install DIMMs in the T5000PAL server board slots, follow these steps:
1. Remove the chassis cover and the processor air duct. For instructions, see
Section 3.2.1 and Section 3.2.5.
2. Locate the DIMM sockets on the server board. (See Figure 7 and Figure 24.)
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Figure 24. Installing Memory DIMMs
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A
C
D
B
DIMM A1
DI MM A2
DI MM B1
DI MM B2
DIMM D2
DIMM D1
DIMM C2
DIMM C1
Branch 0
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3. Open both DIMM socket levers. (“A”)
4. Note the location of the alignment notch. (“B”)
5. Insert the DIMM making sure the connector edge of the DIMM aligns correctly with
the slot. (“E”)
6. Using both hands, push down firmly and evenly on both sides of the DIMM until it
snaps into place and the levers close. (“C” and “D”)
IMPORTANT: Visually check that each latch is fully closed and correctly engaged
with notch on the DIMM edge. (“E”)
7. Replace the air duct and chassis cover if you have completed all work inside of the
server.
3.4.4 Removing Memory DIMMs
Reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the DIMMs and server
board by doing the following:
• Touch the metal chassis before touching the DIMM or server board.
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• Keep part of your body in contact with the metal chassis to dissipate the static
charge while handling the processor.
• Avoid moving around unnecessarily.
• Use a ground strap attached to the front panel (with the bezel removed.)
To remove a DIMM from a T5000PAL server board slot, follow these steps:
1. Remove the chassis cover and the processor air duct. For instructions, see
Section 3.2.1 and Section 3.2.5.
2. Locate the DIMM(s) and select the ones to be removed. See Figure 24.
3. Open the DIMM socket levers.
4. Holding the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an antistatic package.
5. Replace the air duct and chassis cover if you have completed all work inside of the
server.
3.4.5 Adding or Replacing a Processor
Note: Use the instructions provided below to add or replace a processor instead of using the
instructions that came with the processor.
Caution: The processor must be appropriate: You could damage the server board if you install a
processor that is inappropriate for your server. Go to http://us.kontron.com/support/
for a list of compatible processors for the NSC2U Server.
Before you begin, remove the processor air duct from the chassis. For instructions, tap,
“Removing the Processor Air Duct”.
Follow the instructions below to remove and then install a processor, referring to
Figure 25 through Figure 32.
3.4.5.1 ESD and Processor Handling Precautions
Be mindful of the following points when handling the processors and sockets:
• Reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the processor by doing
the following:
— Touch the metal chassis before touching the processor or server board.
— Keep part of your body in contact with the metal chassis to dissipate the static
charge while handling the processor.
— Avoid moving around unnecessarily.
— Use a ground strap attached to the front panel (with the bezel removed.)
• When opening a socket, do not touch the gold socket wires.
• When unpacking a processor, hold it only at the edges to avoid touching the gold
contacts.
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2
3
1
4
A
B
Figure 25. Cautions for Handling Processors
3.4.5.2 Removing a Processor
1. Loosen the four captive screws on the corners of the heat sink with a #2 Phillips
screwdriver. (Section 26, “A”)
2. Twist the heat sink slightly to break the seal between the heat sink and the
processor. (“B”)
3. Lift the heat sink from the processor. If it does not pull up easily, twist the heat sink
again.
Note: Do not force the heat sink from the processor. Doing so could damage the processor.
Figure 26. Removing the Heat Sink
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B
AF000768
A
B
AF000769
4. Open the socket by pushing the lever handle down and away from the socket to
release it. (“A” and “B” in Figure 27)
Figure 27. Using the Socket Lever
5. Pull the lever and open the load plate all the way. (“A” and “B” in Figure 28)
Figure 28. Opening the Load Plate
6. Remove the processor.
3.4.5.3 Installing a New Processor
Note: Follow the ESD precautions covered in Section 3.4.5.1.
To install a processor, follow these instructions:
1. Take the processor out of its packaging and remove the protective shipping cover.
(“A”)
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A
AF000770
A
B
AF000771
Figure 29. Removing the Processor Protective Cover
Caution: The underside of the processor has components that may damage the socket pins if
installed improperly. The processor must align correctly with the socket opening before
installation. Gently place the processor onto the socket surface. Do not drop the
processor into the socket!
2. Orient the processor with the socket so that the processor cutouts match the
socket notches. (See Figure 30, “A”.)
3. Gently place the processor in the socket. (“B”)
Figure 30. Installing the Processor in the Processor Socket
4. Remove the socket protective cover by grasping the cover tab and pulling it away
from the load plate. Store the protective cover for future use. (“A” and “B”)
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A
AF000772
A
C
B
AF000773
Figure 31. Removing the Socket Protective Cover
5. Close the load plate completely. (Figure 32, “A”)
Figure 32. Closing the Processor Load Plate and Socket Lever
6. Close the socket lever and ensure that the load plate tab engages under the socket
lever when fully closed. (“B” and “C”)
3.4.5.4 Inserting the Heat Sink
1. If this is a new heat sink (not the one you removed above), remove the protective
film, if present, on the Thermal Interface Material (TIM) located on the bottom of
the heat sink.
2. Set the heat sink over the processor, lining up the four captive screws with the four
posts surrounding the processor. Align the heat sink fins to the front and back of
the chassis for correct airflow (front to back). Use caution and make sure that
cables are not pinched beneath the heat sink. (See Figure 26.)
3. Loosely screw in the captive screws on the heat sink corners by tightening one,
then the one diagonally opposite, and so on.
4. Gradually and equally tighten each captive screw in diagonal order until each is
firmly tightened. See Figure 26 for the order.
Caution: The torque spec for these screws is 8 inch-pounds. Be careful not to exceed it.
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3.4.6 Other Installation and Upgrade Options
To install the server into a rack, see Section 3.5. If you want to install other optional
components, see Chapter 4, “Optional Component Installations”.
If you are finished setting up your NSC2U Server, replace the front bezel, the top cover,
and reconnect the external cables and power cord(s).
3.5 Installing the Server into a Rack
Installation instructions for the standard bracket kit and the optional rail kit are
included with each kit. These instructions can also be found on the Kontron Deployment
Assistant CD and at http://us.kontron.com/support/ (Search for NSC2U, click on
Product Downloads, and then Tools)
3.5.1 Connecting the Power Cord
Note: When using a rack, wait to install the power cord(s) until after the server is in the rack.
3.5.2 Equipment Rack Precautions
Caution: ANCHOR THE EQUIPMENT RACK — The equipment rack must be anchored to an
unmovable support to prevent it from falling over when one or more servers are
extended in front of it on slide assemblies. The equipment rack must be installed
according to the manufacturer’s instructions. You must also consider the weight of any
other device installed in the rack.
Mains power disconnect — The power cord(s) is considered the mains disconnect for
the server and must be readily accessible when installed. If the individual server power
cord(s) will not be readily accessible for disconnection then you are responsible for
installing a power disconnect for the entire rack unit. This main disconnect must be
readily accessible, and it must be labeled as controlling power to the entire rack, not
just to the server(s). To remove all power, two power cords must be removed.
Grounding the rack installation — To avoid the potential for an electrical shock
hazard, for AC power you must include a third wire safety ground conductor with the
rack installation. For DC power the two studs for chassis enclosure grounding must be
used for proper safety grounding. See “C” in Figure 3 for the location of the ground
studs.
With AC power, if the server power cord is plugged into an outlet that is part of the
rack, then you must provide proper grounding for the rack itself. If the server power
cord is plugged into a wall outlet, the safety ground conductor in the power cord
provides proper grounding only for the server. You must provide additional, proper
grounding for the rack and other devices installed in it.
AC overcurrent protection — When AC power is used, the server is designed for a
line voltage source with up to 20 amperes of overcurrent protection per cord feed. If
the power system for the equipment rack is installed on a branch circuit with more than
20 amperes of protection, you must provide supplemental protection for the server. The
overall current rating of a server configured with two power supplies is less than 4
amperes.
Caution: Temperature — The operating temperature of the server, when installed in an
equipment rack, must not go below 5°C (41°F) or rise above 35°C (95°F). Extreme
fluctuations in temperature can cause a variety of problems in your server.
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Ventilation — The equipment rack must provide sufficient airflow to the front of the
server to maintain proper cooling. It must also include ventilation sufficient to exhaust
a maximum of 1200 BTU per hour for a fully loaded server system using the IP Network
Server NSC2U.
It is important to note that this measurement is the maximum, and a minimum or
typical system could use much less. You may want to calculate the BTU/hour
measurement more accurately for your configuration. An extra 500 BTU/hour over
many systems would translate into a large error calculating air conditioning capacity.
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4 Optional Component Installations
4.1 Before You Begin
Before working with your server product, pay close attention to the safety instructions
provided in this manual. See Appendix A, “Safety Information”.
Warning: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection: ESD can damage disk drives,
boards, and other parts. We recommend that you perform all procedures in this chapter
only at an ESD workstation. If one is not available, provide some ESD protection by
wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground (any unpainted metal
surface) on your server when handling parts.
4.1.1 Tools and Supplies Needed
• #1 and #2 Phillips (cross-point) screwdrivers, or interchangeable-tip screwdriver
with #1 and #2 Phillips bits
• Personal grounding device such as an anti-static wrist strap and a grounded
conductive pad
4.1.2 System References
All references to left, right, front, top, and bottom assume that you are facing the front
of the server, as it would be positioned for normal operation.
4.1.3 Cable Routing Reference
It is important for cables to be connected correctly. See Figure 33 and for more detailed
information about cable connectors, see the Kontron IP Network Server NSC2U
Technical Product Specification.
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Figure 33. NSC2U Server System Cable Routing
4.2 Installing or Replacing a PCI Add-in Card
The IP Network Server NSC2U is delivered with a riser card assembly that includes the
following two riser cards:
• A combination PCI-X*/PCI Express* (PCIe*) riser card for full-height add-in cards.
• A PCIe riser card with two slots for low-profile add-in cards
The riser card assembly is attached to the T5000PAL server board with two separate
connectors in the middle of the server board. (See Figure 7 for these locations.)
Note: PCI-X/PCI Express add-in cards are referred to generically as an “add-in card” in the
following procedures.
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To install an add-in card, you first need to remove the top cover, the processor air duct,
and the riser card assembly from the system and remove the I/O filler panel from the
slot where you will be installing the add-in card. Once the PCI-X or PCIe add-in card is
attached to the appropriate riser card connector, this assembly is then plugged back
into the connectors on the T5000PAL server board.
Note: Only PCI-X/PCIe cards tested and supported by Kontron are recommended. See the
Tested Hardware and Operating System List (THOL) at http://us.kontron.com/support/
for a list of tested and supported cards. (Search for NSC2U, click on Product
Downloads, and then Compatibility Matrix.)
4.2.1 Riser Card Options
The T5000PAL server board has two riser slots capable of supporting riser cards for 2U
system configurations. The full height riser slot (J4F1) implements Intel
technology and uses a 280-pin connector that meets both PCI-X and PCI Express
technology specifications. When using a full height riser card, the NSC2U Server
supports PCI-X, PCIe x1, PCIe x4, and PCIe x8. Ta bl e 11 summarizes the possible
board installation configurations.
Table 11. Full Height Riser Card Configurations and Throughput
Configuration Bottom Slot Middle Slot Top Slot
PCI-X † – –
1 add-in card
2 add-in cards
3 add-in cards PCI-X † x4 PCIe x4 PCIe
Note: † Up to 133 MHz bus speed
– x8 or x4 PCIe –
– – x4 PCIe
PCI-X † x8 or x4 PCIe –
PCI-X † – x4 PCIe
– x4 PCIe x4 PCIe
The low-profile riser slot (J5B1) uses a 98-pin connector. It is capable of supporting up
to two low-profile PCIe add-in cards. The NSC2U Server supports PCIe x4 only.
Tab le 12 shows the supported throughput and the number of add-in cards installed for
each possible configuration.
Table 12. Low Profile Riser Card Configurations and Throughput
®
Adaptive Slot
Configuration Lower Slot Upper Slot
1 add-in card
2 add-in cards x4 PCIe x4 PCIe
x4 PCIe
x4 PCIe
Note: There are no population rules for installing a single low-profile add-in card in the 2U
low-profile riser card; a single add-in card can be installed in either PCI Express slot.
While the slots can accommodate an x8 card physically, each slot only supports an x4
interface.
Refer to the Intel® Server Board S5000PAL Technical Product Specification for the
electrical characteristics for the two PCI-X/PCIe riser card assembly slots.
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4.2.2 Removing the PCI Riser Card Assembly
To remove the riser card assembly from the chassis, follow these steps:
1. Grasp the PCI riser card assembly using the two flexible blue handles. (“A”)
2. Place a finger on the PCI Fan Assembly so that it will not be moved. (“B”)
3. Carefully lift the assembly out of the chassis. (“C”)
Figure 34. Removing the Riser Card Assembly
A
C
B
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4.2.3 Removing an Add-in Card from the Riser Card Assembly
Caution: When handling an add-in card, observe the normal safety and ESD precautions. (See
Appendix A, “Safety Information” for more information.)
1. Turn the riser card assembly upside-down to remove the add-in card.
2. Remove the rear retention screw that fastens the riser card to the rear bracket.
(“A” or “D)
3. When removing a full-height add-in card, remove the front retention clip by
loosening the blue captive screw and rotating the clip outward. (“B”)
Disengage the three plastic tabs from the metal sidewall.
4. Remove the add-in card from the riser card socket. (“C” or “E”)
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B
C
D
E
Figure 35. Removing an Add-in Card from the Riser Card Assembly
4.2.4 Installing an Add-in Card in the Riser Card Assembly
Caution: When handling an add-in card, observe the normal safety and ESD precautions. (See
Appendix A, “Safety Information” for more information.)
See Section 4.2.1, “Riser Card Options” on page 52 for information about what cards
can be used with the two riser cards in this assembly.
1. If the add-in card slot was empty before installing the new card, remove the add-in
card filler panel.
2. For a full-height card, remove the front retention clip by loosening the blue captive
thumbscrew and rotating the clip outward. (Figure 36, “D” and “C”)
Disengage the three plastic tabs from the metal sidewall.
3. With the riser card assembly upside-down, slide the add-in card onto the sheet
metal and attach it to the appropriate riser card connector. (“B”)
Be sure that the add-in card edge connector is seated in the riser card connector
correctly.
4. Fasten the add-in card to the riser card assembly bracket using the rear retention
screw and for full-height cards, by also replacing the front retention clip and
tightening the captive thumbscrew. (“D”)
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C
D
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B
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Figure 36. Adding a PCI-X/PCIe Card into the Riser Card Assembly
4.2.5 Replacing the Riser Card Assembly on the Server Board
1. Attach the riser card assembly to the server board by grasping the two blue
handles and inserting the two riser card edge connectors into the superslot header
and the smaller low-profile riser card header next to it on the server board. (See
“A” in Figure 34.)
2. Align the forks on the riser card assembly with the pins on the rear chassis panel.
(See “B” in Figure 34)
3. If this is the last task you are performing, replace the processor air duct and the
top cover of the chassis. Reconnect all the external devices and plug in the power
cord(s).
For information about mounting the server in a rack, see Section 3.5, “Installing
the Server into a Rack” on page 48
4.3 Installing an I/O Expansion Module
There are two types of optional I/O expansion modules available for the IP Network
Server NSC2U:
• A dual GbE NIC module
• An external SAS hard disk drive module
Before installing an I/O expansion module you must remove the top cover, the
processor air duct, and the PCI riser card assembly.
1. Remove the chassis top cover and the processor air duct. For instructions, see
Section 3.2.1 and Section 3.2.5
2. Remove the PCI riser card assembly to access the I/O expansion module site on the
T5000PAL server board. For instructions, see Section 4.2.2, “Removing the PCI
Riser Card Assembly” on page 53.
3. Squeeze the sides of the I/O expansion module filler panel to remove it from the
rear panel of the chassis. (Figure 37, “A”)
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Figure 37. Removing the I/O Module Filler Panel
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4. Snap the three I/O expansion module standoffs into the server board. (Figure 38,
“A”)
5. Attach the I/O expansion module to the server board connector (“B”) and the
standoffs.
6. If this is the last task you are performing, replace the riser card assembly, the
processor air duct and the top cover of the chassis. Reconnect all the external
devices and plug in the power cord(S).
For information about mounting the server in a rack, see Section 3.5, “Installing
the Server into a Rack” on page 48
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Figure 38. Installing an I/O Expansion Module
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4.4 Installing Intel® Remote Management Modules
To install the GCM module and Remote Management Module (RMM), you must first
remove the chassis top cover, the processor air duct, and PCI riser card assembly.
4.4.1 Installing the GCM Module
1. Remove the filler panel from the rear panel of the chassis by squeezing the side
edges and pulling it out. (Figure 39)
2. Snap the two standoffs into the server board. (Figure 40, “C”)
3. Attach the module to the server board using the connector. (“D”)
4. If this is the last task you are performing, replace the riser card assembly, the
processor air duct, and the top cover of the chassis. Reconnect all the external
devices and plug in the power cord(s).
For information about mounting the server in a rack, see Section 3.5, “Installing
the Server into a Rack” on page 48.
Figure 39. Removing the GCM Port Filler Panel
4.4.2 Installing the RMM Module
1. Remove the PCI riser card assembly to access the RMM site on the T5000PAL
server board. (For instructions, see Section 4.2.2, “Removing the PCI Riser Card
Assembly”.)
2. Snap the standoff into the T5000PAL server board. (Figure 40, “A”)
3. Fasten the RMM module to the server board site using the connector (“B”) and the
standoff hole.
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Figure 40. Installing the Remote Management Module
GCM3 ModuleRMM Module
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4.5 Installing an RJ45 4xGbE LAN Card for Front Panel Access
The IP Network Server NSC2U supports 4xGbE LAN cards installed in the full-height
riser card slots with connections routed to the front panel.
Note: The supported LAN card is the Intel®PRO/1000 AT Quad-Port Bypass Adapter.
The installation process consists of removing the chassis top cover and the processor
air duct, installing the LAN card into the riser card assembly as described in
Section 4.2, “Installing or Replacing a PCI Add-in Card”, replacing one of the front
panel filler panels with a 4xGbE escutcheon, and routing the LAN cables to the front
panel where the 1x4 connector is fastened to the escutcheon.
To route the cables to the front panel, the flex cable must be disconnected from the
SAS backplane board and the PCI fan assembly removed. (See Section 5.2.3,
“Removing the PCI Fan Assembly” on page 102.)
4.5.1 Installing the LAN Card into the Riser Card Assembly
1. Remove the riser card assembly from the chassis. For instructions, see Section
4.2.2, “Removing the PCI Riser Card Assembly” on page 53.
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2. With the riser card assembly lying upside down, remove the filler panel for the fullheight PCIe slot you will be using for the LAN card. (Figure 41, “A”)
3. Loosen the blue thumbscrew on the retention clip and rotate the clip outward.
(“B”)
Disengage the three plastic tabs from the metal sidewall.
4. Slide the LAN card onto the sheet metal and attach it to the selected full-height
PCI-Express riser card slot connector. (“C”)
5. Fasten the LAN card to the riser card assembly bracket using the rear retention
screw. (“D”)
Figure 41. Installing the LAN Card into the Riser Assembly
4.5.2 Configuring the RJ45 GbE LAN Card
Caution: When handling the LAN card, observe the normal safety and ESD precautions. (See
Appendix A, “Safety Information” for more information.
1. Insert the GbE cables through the side bracket of the LAN card. (Figure 42, “A”)
2. Drape the LED cable over the side bracket, not through it like the GbE cables. (“B”)
3. Connect the four GbE cables to the LAN card with the colors installed in the
following order as shown in Figure 42:
BYellow
CBlue
DWhite
ERed
4. Connect the LED ribbon cable to the LAN card connector with the red stripe on the
side farthest away from the board’s edge connector. (“F” and “G”)
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Figure 42. Configuring the LAN Card
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5. Route the end of the GbE cables going to the front panel through the retention clip.
(Figure 43, “A”)
6. Leave the LED ribbon cable out of the retention clip.
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Note: Do not fully re-install the riser card assembly in the chassis yet. The connection to the
front panel must be set up first. Put the assembly in position without inserting the riser
cards into the server board slots.
Figure 43. Routing the GbE Cables through the Retention Clip
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4.5.3 Routing the LAN Card Cables to the Front Panel
In order to access the front panel, the following components must be removed or
disconnected:
• the flex cable
• the PCI fan assembly
• the cable management bracket
1. Disconnect the flex cable from the SAS backplane board at the rear of the drive bay
assembly and move it out of the way of the PCI fan assembly. For instructions, see
Section 5.2.3, “Removing the PCI Fan Assembly” on page 102.
2. Disconnect the PCI fan assembly power cables and remove the fan assembly from
the chassis. For instructions, see Section 5.2.3, “Removing the PCI Fan Assembly”
on page 102
3. Remove the cable management bracket by loosening the blue thumbscrew and
pulling the bracket out from under the drive bay assembly. (Figure 44, “A” and “B”)
4. Lift the bracket out of the chassis. (“C”)
Figure 44. Removing the Cable Management Bracket
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B
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Once the LAN cables are routed to the front panel and installed there is not enough
room to reconnect the PCI fan assembly power cables. Extensions are provided to
enable the connections.
5. Attach the PCI fan assembly power cable extensions to the connectors on the front
panel board. (Figure 45, “A”)
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Figure 45. Installing the PCI Fan Assembly Extensions
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6. Fully install the PCI riser card assembly now and carefully route the GbE cables and
LED ribbon cable to the front of the chassis.
7. Route the cables along the SAS backplane and along the right side of the SAS drive
bayassembly.
8. Secure the GbE cables with the cable management bracket and re-fasten the cable
management bracket to the side of the drive bay assembly. (Figure 46, “A” and
“B”)
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Figure 46. Routing the GbE Cables through the Cable Management Bracket
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4.5.4 Connecting the GbE LAN Cables to the Front Panel
To connect the GbE cables for front panel LAN access, the filler panel must be removed
and the GbE escutcheon installed. Then, the 4xGbE connector assembly can be
attached to the escutcheon. Once these steps are done, the components that were
removed from the chassis or disconnected are reinstalled and the chassis is closed up
and the power reconnected.
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1. Remove the filler panel from one of the front panel 4xGbE port slots by loosening
A
B
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the two screws and pulling the filler panel down from the top edge and out.
(Figure 47, “A” and “B”)
Figure 47. Removing a 4xGbE Port Filler Panel
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2. Insert the 4xGbe port escutcheon by first fitting the two tabs on the top into the
front panel opening and then fastening the escutcheon with the two screws
removed from the filler panel with a Phillips screwdriver. (Figure 48, “A” and “B”)
Figure 48. Installing the 4xGbE Port Escutcheon
3. Insert the 4xGbE connector assembly in the escutcheon with the four ports (A
through D) in the order illustrated in Figure 49. (“A”)
4. Fasten the 4xGbE connector assembly to the escutcheon with the two screws, using
a Phillips screwdriver. (“B”)
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Figure 49. Fastening the 4xGbE Connector Assembly to the Front Panel
After the connection is made to the front panel, all the components that were removed
or disconnected for this installation must be replaced.
5. Replace the PCI fan assembly and connect the fan power cables using the
extensions. For instructions, see Section 5.2.5, “Installing the Fan Assembly Back
into the Chassis” on page 106.
6. Replace the flex cable over the PCI fan assembly and the support bracket and
connect it to the SAS backplane board.
7. Install the PCI riser card assembly back into the chassis. For instructions,
seeSection 4.2.5, “Replacing the Riser Card Assembly on the Server Board” on
page 55.
8. If this is the last task you are performing, replace the processor air duct, the front
bezel, and the top cover of the chassis. Reconnect all the external devices and plug
in the power cord(s).
For information about mounting the server in a rack, see Section 3.5, “Installing
the Server into a Rack” on page 48
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4.6 Installing a Fiber LAN Card for Front Panel Access
The IP Network Server NSC2U supports the Intel®PRO/1000 PF Quad-Port Bypass
Adapter LAN card installed in the full-height riser card slots with connections routed to
the front panel.
4.6.1 Preparing the chassis and removing the PCI card carrier assembly
1. Remove the top cover as shown in Figure 50.
Figure 50. Removing the top cover
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2. Remove the power supply support bracket as shown in Figure 51.
Figure 51. Removing the power supply support bracket.
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3. Remove the blue flex cable support as shown in Figure 52.
Figure 52. Removing the Blue Flex Cable Support
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4. Disconnect the flex cable (letter “A” in Figure 53) and move it away from the PCI
fan assembly (“B”).
Figure 53. Disconnecting the flex cable
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5. Unplug and remove the PCI fan assembly. Disconnect the power cables cables
(letter “A” in Figure 54). Hold down the PCI card carrier assembly (“B”) and lift out
the PCI fan assembly (“C”).
Figure 54. Removing the PCI Fan Assembly
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6. Press on the tabs (letter “A” in Figure 55) and lift out the PCI card carrier assembly
(“B”).
Figure 55. Removing the PCI Card Carrier Assembly
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7. Open the retaining clip (letter “A” in Figure 56) and lift the end of the bridge board
out of the connector (“B”). Install the fiber bundle retention clip around the bridge
board (“C”).
Figure 56. Installing the Fiber Bundle Retention Clip
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A
8. Re-install the bridge board back into the connector (letter “A” in Figure 57) and
close the retention clip (“B”).
Figure 57. Re-installing the Bridge Board
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4.6.2 Prepare the Fiber LAN Card and install it into the chassis
9. Starting with Fiber pair A, remove the wires from the white cable clips (letter “A” in
Figure 58) and trace the wires back to the pulse transformer (“B”). Route Fiber
pairs B, C, and D to provide strain relief.
Figure 58. Routing Fiber Pairs
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10. Install the cable management sheath around the four Fiber pairs as shown in
Figure 59.
Figure 59. Installing the Cable Management Sheath
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11. Remove the riser card assembly from the chassis. Remove the filler panel for the
slot you’ll be using for the Fiber LAN card (“A” in Figure 60). Loosen the blue
thumbscrew on the retention clip and rotate the clip outward (“B”). Insert the LAN
card into the selected full-height PCI Express riser card slot connecter (“C”). Fasten
the LAN card to the riser assembly bracket using the rear retention screw (“D”).
Figure 60. Installing the Fiber LAN card into the PCI Card Carrier Assembly
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JA2
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B
C
12. Plug the ribbon cable into the LAN card (“A” in Figure 61). Route the cable through
the clip in the card retention mechanism (“B”). Route the fiber cables over the
correct edge (“C”).
Figure 61. Routing the Ribbon Cable and the Fiber Cables
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B
13. Grasp the PCI riser card assembly using the two flexible blue handles and carefully
re-insert the assembly into the chassis (“A” in Figure 62). Note the pins on each
side of the rear panel opening where the riser card assembly bracket forks attach
(“B”).
Figure 62. Re-installing the PCI Card Carrier Assembly
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14. Route the fiber cable bundle alongside the bridge board. Secure the two using the
fiber bundle retention clip as shown in Figure 63.
Figure 63. Securing the Fiber Cables in the Retention Clip
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4.6.3 Install the Front Panel Escutcheon and Connect the Fiber Cables
15. Remove the screws holding the blank front panel cover (letter “A” in Figure 64).
Slide the blank cover off (“B”).
Figure 64. Removing the Blank Front Panel Cover
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A
16. Install the interposer LED board onto the fiber escutcheon as shown in Figure 65.
Figure 65. Installing the Interposer LED Board
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17. Install the fiber escutcheon into the front of the chassis (“A” in Figure 66). Secure
the escutcheon using two screws (“B”).
Figure 66. Installing the Fiber Escutcheon
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18. Slide the bluefiber connectors into the escutheon as shown in Figure 67. Slide the
connectors in until you hear the retaining clips snap.
Figure 67. Sliding the Fiber Connectors into the Escutcheon
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19. Route the ribbon cable through the cable retention mechanism (“A” in Figure 68).
Plug the ribbon cable into the interposer board (“B”).
Figure 68. Routing the Ribbon Cable to the Interposer Board
A
B
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B
20. Remove the white protective caps from the ends of the fiber cable pairs (“A” in
Figure 69). Slide the cables into the blue fiber connectors on the escutcheon (“B”).
Figure 69. installing the Fiber Cable Pairs into the Escutcheon
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4.6.4 Re-assemble the System
21. Re-install the PCI fan assembly (“A” in Figure 70) and plug in the power connectors
(“B”).
Figure 70. Re-installing the PCI Fan Assembly
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22. Move the flex cable back into position (“A” in Figure 71) and reconnect it (“B”).
Figure 71. Reconnecting the Flex Cable
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23. Re-install the blue flex cable support as shown in Figure 72.
Figure 72. Re-installing the Blue Flex Cable Support
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24. Re-install the power supply support bracket as shown in Figure 73.
Figure 73. Re-Installing the Power Supply Support Bracket
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25. Re-install the top cover as shown in Figure 74.
Figure 74. Re-installing the Top Cover
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B
26. OPTIONAL: If needed, you can install the optional cable management bracket. The
bracket provides a means for routing and managing LAN cables connected to the
front of the system chassis. The bracket is symmetrical and can be mounted on
either side of the bezel. To attach the bracket on the right side of the bezel, insert
the tab of the bracket into the slot on the bezel (“A” in Figure 75) and secure the
bracket using the 6-32 screw (“B).
Figure 75. Installing the Optional Cable Management Bracket
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4.7 Installing a SMART Embedded USB Solid-State Drive
The optional SMART Embedded USB Solid-State Drive (eUSB SSD) provides local
memory storage for various options such as system information, diagnostic partitions,
and configuration data. It is positioned on the SAS front panel board between the RAID
DIMM connector and the RAID key socket and behind the control panel LED light pipes.
Before you install an SSD, you must remove the chassis top cover, the front bezel, and
the processor air duct.
1. Remove the chassis top cover and the processor air duct. For instructions see
Section 3.2.1 and Section 3.2.5.
2. Plug one end of the cable labeled “SysCon” into the rear of the interposer card as
shown (“A”). (The cable has identical connectors on both ends.)
3. Attach the interposer card to the SFP board by inserting and tightening the two
screws that come with the VSSD into the two threaded standoffs on the SFP board.
(“B”)
4. Plug the other end of the cable into the connector header on the SFP board. (“C”)
Figure 76. Installing the Interposer Card
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5. Attach the eUSB SSD to the interposer card as shown (“D”).
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6. Insert and tighten the screw that will hold the VSSD in place on the interposer card
as shown (“E”).
Figure 77. Installing the Value Solid State Drive
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7. If this is the last task you are performing, replace the processor air duct and the
top cover of the chassis. Reconnect all the external devices and plug in the power
cord(s).
For information about mounting the server in a rack, see Section 3.5, “Installing
the Server into a Rack” on page 48
4.8 Installing Hardware RAID 5 Components
The RAID5 Kit includes the following three components for hardware RAID support:
• Hardware RAID activation key
•RAID DIMM
• RAID Intelligent Battery Backup Unit (IBBU)
The optional hardware RAID 5 components are installed on the SAS front panel (SFP)
board in the front right side of the chassis. Before installing the RAID components, you
must first remove the chassis top cover and the processor air duct. For instructions, see
Section 3.2.1 and Section 3.2.5. To install the IBBU, you must also remove the front
panel bezel. For instructions, see Section 3.2.3.
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4.8.1 Installing the RAID Key and RAID DIMM
1. Install the RAID activation key by inserting it into the socket. (Figure 78, “C”)
The wider rim is the top side of the key and faces up in the socket.
Make sure the metal clips on the socket snap securely over the edge of the RAID
key top rim.
Caution: Observe proper ESD and safety procedures when handling the RAID DIMM and the SFP
board.
2. Open the latches on both ends of the RAID DIMM connector header. (Figure 78,
“A”)
3. Note the location of the alignment notch (“B”) and insert the DIMM.
Make sure the edge connector on the DIMM aligns properly with the connection
header.
4. Using both hands, press down firmly and evenly on both sides of the DIMM until it
snaps into place and both latches on the connector header close.
Figure 78. Installing the RAID DIMM and RAID Key
4.8.2 Installing the RAID Intelligent Battery Backup Unit (IBBU)
The RAID IBBU is installed on the side wall of the chassis by the SAS Front Panel
(SFP)board. The connector, C8B3, is on the far right-most end of the SFP board. Before
you install it, be sure to remove the front panel bezel.
The IBBU has an internal battery power cable that must be connected.
1. Open the IBBU case lid. If necessary, use a small flat-blade screwdriver to pry open
the lid at the corners. (Figure 79, “A”)
2. If the battery power cable is not connected, connect it now. (“B”)
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Figure 79. Connecting the IBBU Power Cable
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3. Lift the battery assembly out of the case and insert the battery cable through the
opening in the bottom of the case. ( Figure 80, “B” )
4. Attach the battery cable to the connector on the back of the battery assembly.
(“A”)
5. Put the battery assembly back into the case and close and latch the case lid. (“C”)
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Figure 80. Connecting the IBBU Cable through the Battery Case
6. Place the IBBU on the bracket on the side wall of the chassis. (Figure 81, “A”)
7. Slide the IBBU away from the front panel to lock it into place. The plastic tab on
the IBBU case goes into the slot in the chassis (See the red arrow in Figure 81).
(“B”)
8. Connect the cable from the IBBU to the connector on the SFP board. (“C”)
9. Re-install the front panel bezel. For instructions, see Section 3.2.4, “Installing the
Front Bezel” on page 27
10. If this is the last task you are performing, replace the processor air duct and the
top cover of the chassis. Reconnect all the external devices and plug in the power
cord(s).
For information about mounting the server in a rack, see Section 3.5, “Installing
the Server into a Rack” on page 48
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A
Figure 81. Installing the RAID Battery (IBBU)
4.9 Installing an Optical Device
The optical device is not hot-swappable. To replace a previously installed device or
install a new one, you must first power down the system and remove the chassis cover
and front bezel as described in Section 3.2, “General Installation Procedures” on
page 25.
4.9.1 Removing the Optical Device Filler Panel from the Chassis
1. Remove the chassis top cover.
2. Remove the front panel bezel from the chassis to access the optical device slot.
3. Detach the retention clip from the filler panel engagement guide behind the SAS
backplane board. Save it for use on the optical drive.
4. Press on the latch on the back of the engagement guide to release the optical
device filler panel from the backplane. (“A”)
5. Remove the filler panel from the chassis. (“B”)
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Figure 82. Removing the Optical Device Filler Panel from the Chassis
6. Remove the engagement guide from the back of the filler panel.
Save the guide and the two screws for use on the new optical device.
4.9.2 Installing a New Optical Device
1. Align the pins in the retention mechanism to the corresponding holes in the side of
the optical device.
Figure 83. Attaching the Retention Mechanism to the Optical Device
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2. Slide the optical drive into the open slot until the latch pops up to secure the drive
in the properly aligned position (“A”)
Figure 84. Installing the Optical Device into the Chassis
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3. If this is the last task you are performing, replace the processor air duct and the
top cover of the chassis. Reconnect all the external devices and plug in the power
cord(s).
For information about mounting the server in a rack, see Section 3.5, “Installing
the Server into a Rack” on page 48
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5 Server Component Replacements
5.1 Before You Begin
Before working with your server product, pay close attention to the safety instructions
provided in this manual. See Appendix A, “Safety Information”.
Warning: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection: ESD can damage disk drives,
boards, and other parts. We recommend that you perform all procedures in this chapter
only at an ESD workstation. If one is not available, provide some ESD protection by
wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground (any unpainted metal
surface) on your server when handling parts.
5.1.1 Tools and Supplies Needed
• #1 and #2 Phillips (cross-point) screwdrivers, or interchangeable tip screwdriver
with #1 and #2 Phillips bits
• Personal grounding device such as an anti-static wrist strap and a grounded
conductive pad
5.1.2 System References
All references to left, right, front, top, and bottom assume that you are facing the front
of the server, as it would be positioned for normal operation.
5.1.3 Cable Routing Reference
It is important for cables to be connected correctly. See Figure 33 in Section 4.1.3,
“Cable Routing Reference” on page 50 and for more detailed information about cable
connectors, see the Kontron IP Network Server NSC2U Technical Product Specification.
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5.2 Replacing the Fan Assemblies
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Caution: Your server does not have hot-swappable fans. Before replacing any of the fan
assemblies, you must first take the server out of service, turn off all peripheral devices
connected to the system, turn off the system by pressing the power button, and unplug
the power cord(s) from the system or wall outlet.
The replacement/spare fan set consists of two dual-rotor PCI fans (“A”), two dual-rotor
CPU fans (“B”), and the push rivets to attach them to the fan brackets.
Figure 85. PCI Fan and CPU Fan Assemblies
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5.2.1 Removing the CPU Fans
1. Remove the chassis top cover and the processor air duct that covers the fans. For
instructions, see Section 3.2.1 and Section 3.2.5.
2. Unplug the CPU fan power cables from the front panel board. (Figure 86, “A”)
3. Lift the fans out of the chassis. (“B”)
Figure 86. Removing the CPU Fans from the Chassis
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